From the Office of Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of England:
To the Kaiser of Germany:
I believe you are mistaken good chap. This office never officially endorsed a trade of Belgium for Sweden, what you are thinking of, my good sir, I believe is an interview the opposition party gave this past spring on English Radio, which, even if they win the election, will not take power until the spring. While Labour would not necessarily be opposed to such a move, we would suggest that it happen in the future, when English troops liberate St. Petersburg next year. With a French fleet in MAO and (unsubstantiated) rumors of a French betrayal, we would prefer to have the supplies to raise the local militia should the French decide that an attack is necessary. That being said, the English government in no way expects this of our French allies, merely would like to protect against the possibility.
To the Prime Minister of the French Republique:
It would be truly unfortunate for our statements to the Kaiser to hurt our relationship. Please understand that Her Majesty harbors no ill will, and understands that the only place to which a fleet in Portugal could sail is the Mid-Atlantic Ocean. England still considers our friendship a strong one, and we hope you do as well.